How severe is CVE-2004-0008?

CVE-2004-0008 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-0008 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0008?

CVE-2004-0008 primarily affects Rob Flynn Gaim. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0008?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-0008 published?

CVE-2004-0008 was published on 2004-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0008

CVE-2004-0008 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rob Flynn Gaim with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rob Flynn Gaim
Published: 2004-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in Gaim 0.74 and earlier, and Ultramagnetic before 0.81, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a directIM packet that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0008?: Integer overflow in Gaim 0.74 and earlier, and Ultramagnetic before 0.81, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a directIM packet that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2004-0008?: CVE-2004-0008 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0008 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0008?: CVE-2004-0008 primarily affects Rob Flynn Gaim. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0008?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-0008 published?: CVE-2004-0008 was published on 2004-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:rob_flynn:gaim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ultramagnetic:ultramagnetic:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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